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Abbott Interfast

ISO-certified fastener manufacturer and supplier

BDR Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$65k - $85k/yr+ Bonus programs
Mid
Wheeling, IL, USA
In PersonFull-time onsite work at the Wheeling, Illinois office.
Sales & Account ManagementSales Development Representative

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of sales or business development experience, including at least 1–2 years in a team lead or management role.
  • Proven success meeting or exceeding personal and team quotas.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire a team and hold members accountable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across phone, email, and chat.
  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities, with a data-driven approach.
  • Proficiency in customer relationship management platforms and sales engagement tools.
  • Availability to work full-time onsite at the Wheeling, Illinois office.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 business development representatives to achieve and exceed performance targets.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, call coaching sessions, and team meetings to develop skills and motivation.
  • Hire, onboard, and train new team members.
  • Partner with senior leadership and marketing to align outbound strategies with company growth goals.
  • Conduct proactive cold calling, email outreach, and social selling to generate leads and identify new customers.
  • Manage a personal pipeline from prospecting through closing while serving as a top individual contributor.
  • Process orders accurately and efficiently, managing orders from start to finish.
  • Provide customer service and maintain client satisfaction.
  • Handle small-order sales to maximize revenue and meet sales quotas.

About the company

Abbott-Interfast is a fastener manufacturer and supplier that offers standard and custom fasteners. It uses multiple production methods—automatic screw machines, CNC, cold heading, plastic molding, and stamping—to create components for the North American OEM market. The company stands out through its ISO certification, family-owned operation, sizeable 100,000 sq ft facility in Wheeling, Illinois, and global customer base. Its goal is to provide reliable fastener solutions to OEMs by delivering diverse, scalable manufacturing capabilities and consistent quality across markets.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wheeling, Illinois

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • Haystack showed eight live jobs in August 2026, signaling active growth.
  • ZipRecruiter said Abbott Interfast is expanding its inside sales team in 2026.
  • Recent openings for sales, accounting, and warehouse roles suggest continued customer demand.

What critics are saying

  • OSHA cited Abbott-Interfast in August 2026 for a health violation, signaling plant discipline issues.
  • Fasteners are commoditized; pricing pressure from larger distributors can compress margins within 2026.
  • Operations are concentrated in Wheeling; a prolonged shutdown would disrupt customer deliveries immediately.

What makes Abbott Interfast unique

  • Since 1948, Abbott Interfast has manufactured custom and standard fasteners in Wheeling.
  • Its 100,000-square-foot Wheeling facility spans automatic screw machine, CNC, cold heading, and locknuts.
  • Abbott Interfast and sister brands serve 50,000 customers across one of the broadest fastener ranges.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Company News

Fastener News Desk
Sep 9th, 2023
IFE 2023 Fastener Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional of the Year Inductees

Bob was appointed President/CEO of Abbott Interfast in January 2017, a position he still holds today.